Goldwater Near First Ballot Win Says AP
The AP reports Goldwater closer to a first ballot victory as delegates in Washington State Colorado Alabama and Hawaii vote this weekend. A tally shows 446 delegates for Goldwater with 258 yet to be chosen in 15 states and Puerto Rico, aiming for 625 to 650 by the convention.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Washington State
Colorado
Alabama
Hawaii
Goldwater
Calfornia
Golden State
Associated Press
Puerto Rico
San Francisco
President Johnson Pleased by Goldwater California Win
AP reports that President Johnson appears pleased by Barry Goldwater's narrow California Republican primary victory over Nelson Rockefeller. Johnson and aides privately lean toward a campaign against Goldwater, praising Lodge and keeping stances neutral toward other potential rivals. An AP survey of 1,050 delegates outlines early favored candidates and uncommitted options.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
California
Johnson
Rockefeller Sees Goldwater Victory Risk, Stays in Race
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller predicted Goldwater may win the Republican nomination on the first or second ballot at the San Francisco convention. He said he will continue his campaign, fight for a forward looking platform, and hopes public opinion moves Goldwater toward the mainstream, noting a meandering stream with hazards.
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Goldwater
Ohio
Michigan
New Jersey
Wisconsin
James A. Rhodes
Malcolm Stephenson
New York
W AP
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Rockefeller
California
Arizona
Four year old drives station wagon in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana a four year old girl was seen driving a station wagon on the near East Side. Patrolman Henderson and juvenile officer Flores Scales witnessed the scene as the child completed a turn and stopped before a house. The father said she drives on the farm. officers warned to keep her off city streets.
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Evansville
Ind
Charles Henderson
Near East Side
Henderson
Scales
Senate Set For Vote On Civil Rights Bill Clash
Senate leaders pressed to end debate on the civil rights bill with a two thirds cloture vote required to halt Southern filibuster. Jack Miller Brown withdrew from the showdown as leaders reject a split vote on amendments. Humphrey and Dirksen insist on pushing to final passage despite opposition and recent primary politics.
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Ashington
Senate
Washington
California
Jack Miller
Arown
Hubert H. Humphrey
Everett M. Dirksen
Dixie
Two Miners Killed In Utah Cave In
AP reports two veteran miners Morris Marze and Leland Huntsman died in a rock cave in at a central Utah coal mine in Sunnyside. A third miner Paul Pero survived, four rescuers were lightly hurt in a second rockfall during recovery efforts.
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Utah
Paul Pero
Price
Marze
Morris Marze
Leland Huntsman
Castle Dale
Pero
Soviet Morocco talks eye UN border study on Cambodia Viet Nam
Private talks in New York between Soviet diplomat Fedorenko and Morocco's Benhima focused on a UN Security Council resolution for an on the spot study of border incidents between Cambodia and South Viet Nam. U.S. delegate Yost criticized the Geneva Carro l commission and veto rules as ineffective and undesirable.
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Morocco
Security Council
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Cambodia
Viet Nam
Nikolai T
Edorenko
Ahmed Taibi Benhima
Ivory Coast
Czechoslovakia
Council
Communist Council
Fedorenko
Republic of
United States
U.S
South Viet Nam
International Carrol Commission
Charles W. Yost
Canada
India
Poland
Eight held in Bahamas seizure include Cubans and two Americans
In Nassau Bahamas AP reports eight people were seized by the British destroyer Decoy after authorities halted a boat with six Cubans and two American photographers aboard. Police said they would be arraigned on illegal entry charges. Rumors linked anti Castro leader Manuel Ray to the group, but one photographer denied Ray’s involvement.
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Manuel Ray
Cuba
Bahamas
Nassau
Nigel Morris
New York
Andrew St. George
Ray
Missing Bahamas Island group captured after 14 mile chase
The other American held was identified as Mirta Barras. Five of the group were arrested aboard a 30 foot boat after a 14 mile chase from Anguilla Cay. The other three were taken ashore on a Bahamas island 30 miles north of Cuba. An officer aboard the HMS Decoy said authorities seized 1,000 rounds of ammunition and substantial photographic material from the party.
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Anguilla Cay
Bahamas
Cuba
Nassau
Chuckle: A Tree Jumps Out At Woman Driver
A lighthearted quip notes a tree that stands for a century and then unexpectedly darts into a woman's path, delivering a dry, humorous image about stubborn nature and surprise in everyday life.
South Korea faces martial law after protests spread
In four provinces students riot against the government as President Park Chung-hee’s cabinet warns of extending martial law nationwide. More than 6,000 protesters clash with police in Kwangju, with injuries reported among police and demonstrators. In Seoul troops enforce curfew under Gen Min Ki-shik’s command as 91 arrested.
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Seoul
South Korea
Chung Hee Park
Kwangju
Park
Min Ki-shik
Pathet Lao Lists Terms For Talks In Laos
Souphanouvong demands talks only if Souvanna Phouma ousts rightist coup leaders and restores Pathet Lao to a key role. Conditions include repealing cabinet reshuffles, dissolving the revolutionary committee, punishing coup leaders, and restoring pre coup status. Souvanna agrees to remove the last two Pathet Lao officials and their 100 man guard from Vientiane.
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Tokyo
Souphanouvong
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Lao
New China News Agency
Revolutionary Committee
Souvanna
Vientiane
Secrecy at Capital on Southeast Asia War Options
President Johnson kept secrecy on potential moves to intensify the Southeast Asia conflict. A White House statement suggested the plan may avoid enlarging the war, while Rusk and McNamara reported on policy reviews from Hawaii. Officials aim to improve program efficiency and avert broader actions unless needed.
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Washington
Johnson
Southeast Asia
White House
Viet Nam
Dean Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
Hawaii
Laos Red Offensive Halts. Laos Threat to Thailand Eases
The report notes concern over a Communist Pa thet Lao offensive in Laos threatening the neutralist army and neighboring Thailand. Informants indicate U.S. troop deployment to Thailand was under active consideration. Recently the Red advance stalled, easing the immediate emergency for the administration.
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Pathet Lao
Thailand
U.S
Red
Soviets Warn on Break With Chinese Communist Party
Pravda warns Moscow may sever formal ties with China as a split could weaken world communist movement. Western diplomats doubt a full government break will occur, urging unity within Leninist standards and a world party meeting to resolve interparty differences.
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Pravda
Kremlin
Soviet Union
China
World
Communist Movement
Moscow-Peking
Munist
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